Learn to speak english, citizenship and literacy classes

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Support for all migrants, refugees and adults learning to read and write

Catholic Care believes in doing everything we can to help people improve English speaking, reading and writing skills and becoming an Australian citizen.

The English Classes and Citizenship Classes are available to all migrants and refugees from all backgrounds throughout Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.

English Classes are available 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday and Wednesday at Mamre House, Orchard Hills and Monday’s 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at our All Saints of Africa Centre, Blacktown.

Citizenship Classes are available 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tuesdays at All Saints of Africa Centre, Blacktown and 10:00 am–12:00 pm Thursdays at Mamre House, Orchard Hills.

We provide FREE child care while you are taking a class at Mamre. Please see quick link to Mamre Creche to book Free child care for your children.

Catholic Care also provides Literacy Classes for anyone looking to improve reading and writing skills.  Literacy classes are 11:00 am- 1:00 pm during school terms at Aboriginal Catholic Care, Emerton.

 

Programs, groups and activities.

Creche for Group Participants
English Classes & Reading Groups
Digital Mentoring
Women’s Circle
Community Garden & Veggie Plots
Support to Start Your Own Group
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A place where everyone can belong.

No matter who you are, where you come from or what you might be going through, you are welcome at Catholic Care.

Our centres host a variety of groups, classes and types of support, with people from all backgrounds, cultures and walks of life. Groups and schedules vary week to week, so check in with your local centre for the latest information.

As well as our existing programs, we also support people looking to make new groups or run new activities. If you’re interested in coordinating an existing group, or would like to talk more about starting a new initiative, we’d love to hear from you.

Reach out to us we’re here for you.

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Connecting people across Sydney’s west.

From Penrith to Parramatta, we have centres, activities and groups across the region. At Catholic Care, you know there’s always a place for you.

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Blacktown (All Saints of Africa)

63 Allawah Street, Blacktown

Our centre is open on Tuesday (9am-1pm), Wednesday (1-3pm: Legal support; 3.30-4pm: Homework support – school term) and Thursday (10am-12pm: school term). You can also call to organise a time to visit.

Orchard Hills (Mamre House)

181 Mamre Road, Orchard Hills

Our Orchard Hills (Mamre House) centre is open Monday to Thursday. Please call to organise a time to come and visit us.

Emerton (Aboriginal Catholic Services)

13 Emert Parade, Emerton

Our Emerton (Aboriginal Catholic Services) centre is open Tuesday to Friday. You can drop in any time or call to organise a time to visit us.

Springwood

3/163 Macquarie Road, Springwood

Our Springwood centre is open Monday to Thursday. You can drop in any time or call to organise a time to visit us.

Parramatta

Level 2, 10 Victoria Road, Parramatta

Our Paramatta centre is open Monday to Friday (9am-5pm). Please call to book an appointment.

Blacktown

51-59 Allawah Street, Blacktown.

Our Blacktown centre is open Monday to Friday (9am-5pm). Please call to book an appointment.

Community Stories

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On Mondays, I run a yarning circle, where everyone sits and talks about their day. We share stories, and people talk about what’s happening in their life – it’s a nice way for people to connect.

 

On Wednesdays, we have our sisterhood group for young mums. Back in the day, I coordinated didgeridoo lessons for young Aboriginal boys, as well as guitar lessons for boys and girls. We also have a financial counselling service for people struggling to pay their bills, and a grief counselling service. There’s support for everyone.

Aunty Janice

Gumbainggirr Elder, Catholic Care Team Member

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